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Black mucus

2018-06-05 19:26:35
Little bit black residue will be present in my mucus when I caught or sneez...is it serious...? Also now days if I get caugh it will take time to cure like more than 1or 2 weeks Note: no smoking habit cover my face with cloth most of the times while going out
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Black mucus with recurrent upper respiratory infection could be suggestive of a sinus infection.you would require a work up for the same and to rule out Fungal Sinusitis.
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visit an ENT Specialist to confirm your diagnosis and further treatment.

Answered2018-06-06 07:08:24

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